At JEVS Human Services (JEVS), the Franklin C. Ash Internship Program gives students a chance to get real-world experience working in the nonprofit world.

This summer, Jude, a student at Trinity College, joined the program. He is studying Economics and Urban Studies. Jude chose JEVS because he wanted to do work that helps others and makes a difference in the community. During his internship, he supports the Data and Evaluation Team and takes part in weekly sessions to build his career skills and learn more about working in a professional setting.

What made you want to do an internship at JEVS?

I chose to intern at JEVS because I wanted to work at an organization where I could make a real difference. Not only do I help my team, but I also contribute to efforts for the greater community. The combination of hands-on experience in the workplace and weekly professional development offered by the Ash Internship is an invaluable experience for someone looking to start up their career.

What has been the most exciting part of your internship?

From the beginning, the Data and Evaluation Team has allowed me to support members of the data team in a meaningful way. I’ve helped to complete a Quality Review of C2L student applications, compile and analyze results from the Employee Wellbeing Survey for JEVS senior leadership, and help with the Employee Resource Group fair. A highlight from my experience was helping C2L youth fill out their tax documents at their in-person training sessions. I was able to apply my skills to help connect kids to JEVS programs.

What do you hope to learn or do while you’re here?

My main goal for this internship has been to get familiar and comfortable with the office environment and meet other professionals in the field. The Ash Internship has allowed me to achieve both goals. Through my contributions within the JEVS Data team and the multiple informational interviews with professionals in other fields that interest me, I feel much more confident in the direction my career is going because of JEVS and the Ash Internship.

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